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Pop-Tarts
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Pop-Tarts

Flaky, buttery homemade Pop-Tarts filled with sweet jam and topped with a simple glaze. A nostalgic treat made from scratch that's fun, customizable, and totally irresistible.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Pop-Tarts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk or cold water
  • ½ cup fruit jam or preserves
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg and milk to form dough. Divide, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Lightly flour your surface and prepare a baking sheet.
  4. Roll dough, cut into rectangles, fill with jam, top with another rectangle, seal edges with fork, and dock tops.
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack.
  6. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Spread over cooled tarts. Add sprinkles.
  7. Let glaze set. Serve warm or at room temperature.